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PermittedAT/2026/0169Submitted 2 months agoTree works

Norton Lea Solsbro Road Torquay TQ2 6PF

T001 - 1x Mature Holm Oak Reduce the height of 1x Primary stem by approximately 6.0 metres, leaving a final height of the stem at approximately 12 metres. Radial crown spread to remain un-affected at all compass points. All works shall retain the tree's main framework and natural form, maintaining a high proportion of the foliage-bearing structure. All final pruning cuts shall be made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 3998:2010 Tree Work - Recommendations. Individual pruning wounds shall not exceed 100 mm in diameter & pruning cuts made at suitable growth points in accordance with BS 39982010 Tree Work - Recommendations. 1x Primary stem exhibiting a large tear at the union - Sectionally dismantle back to the first suitable primary union to reduce the risk of failure while retaining the remaining tree structure where practicable. Works are specified to reduce weight loading and sail area on the affected stem whilst retaining a balanced and structurally appropriate crown form. Area Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Justification The proposed works relate to 1x Mature Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) identified as T001. The tree forms a prominent landscape feature, and the proposed works have been carefully specified to retain the tree's overall amenity contribution, natural form, and long-term viability whilst addressing identified structural concerns within the crown structure. Arboricultural justification- One primary stem is exhibiting a significant tear and structural weakness at the union, increasing the likelihood of stem failure under continued wind loading and canopy weight. The proposed reduction and partial dismantling works are therefore considered necessary on arboricultural and safety grounds in order to reduce mechanical stress, weight loading, and sail area acting upon the affected stem which in turn will increase the likelihood of whole stem failure. The proposed works comprise the reduction in height of the affected primary

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Progress

Submitted
6 Jul 2026
— completed
Validated
23 Jul 2026
— completed
Consultation
— completed
Target date
— completed
Decided
3 Sept 2026
— completed

Application details

Reference
AT/2026/0169
Local authority
Torbay
Postcode
TQ2 6PF
Ward
Cockington With Chelston
Application type
Trees

Key dates

Submitted
6 Jul 2026
Validated
23 Jul 2026
Decided
3 Sept 2026

Estimated project value

£400–£3k

Typical UK cost for this job type, at UK average rates (2026). Estimated from the proposal description — planning applications do not state build cost. Source: trade estimate.

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Recorded changes

  • 7 Sept 2026: Approved
  • 7 Sept 2026: app_state changed from Undecided to Permitted
  • 7 Sept 2026: Decision dated 2026-09-03

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